§ 53. Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he intends to take to provide medical and pharmaceutical facilities at Knutton, Staffordshire.
§ Mr. AlisonI understand that family doctor and pharmaceutical services for Knutton are provided by nearby doctors and chemists, some of whom have premises about a mile away. The Staffordshire Executive Council, who are responsible for arranging the provision of these services, have not had reports of patients experiencing difficulty in obtaining them. Neither my right hon. Friend nor the Executive Council have power to direct doctors and chemists where they should practice.